Texas History Flashcard

Front

According to the passage, why might American immigrants have been upset with a Mexican dictatorship?

Back

They expected Texas to be a democracy.

Front

Who was elected the first president of the Republic of Texas in 1836?

Back

Sam Houston

Front

Which crop was NOT commonly grown in Texas? Options: Corn, Wheat, Cotton, Indigo

Back

Indigo

Front

In 1859, Sam Houston was elected as the _____________ of Texas.

Back

Governor

Front

What started the Texas War of Independence?

Back

Mexican soldiers tried to retrieve a cannon.

Front

From which country did Texas declare independence in the Texas Declaration of Independence?

Back

Mexico

Front

What was the Runaway Scrape?

Back

A mass retreat toward Galveston Island and Louisiana to escape Santa Anna

Front

Which of the following is NOT a branch of government? A. Executive, B. Legislative, C. military, D. Judicial

Back

military

Front

What is one way a country's government can get income?

Back

Collect taxes

Front

What famous battle of the Texas Revolution did Crockett fight in?

Back

Battle of the Alamo